Rampage Complete Sweep of Knights, 4-1

Published on December 11, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Omaha, NE - The San Antonio Rampage picked up their second win in as many tries against the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, winning 4-1 on Sunday at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Steve Gainey had a goal and three assists for the Rampage who won 3-1 in Omaha on Saturday night. The Knights now have gone winless in their last five at home.

San Antonio took the lead on a powerplay in the first. Gainey slipped home a pass from Martin Sonnenberg for his seventh goal of the year.

The Knights answered back when Justin Taylor broke in two-on-one with Derek Couture and steered Couture's feed past goalie Brian Boucher for his fifth goal of the year. Taylor scored both goals against the Rampage in the two games.

San Antonio took the lead again with just one second remaining in the period. Randall Gelech converted a netmouth scramble for his third goal of the year, his second against the Knights.

The Rampage stretched their lead on a late powerplay in the second. This time, Chris McAllister got free in the slot for a slap shot that beat Curtis McElhinney with just five seconds remaining in the period. Gelech scored again into an empty net in the waning minutes of the third period for the 4-1 final score.

Boucher, down from the Phoenix Coyotes on a conditioning stint, appeared ready for NHL play again. He was solid, stopping 30 shots for his second AHL win.

The Knights are now 12-11-0-5. They return to action on Wednesday when they host the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for all home games are on sale at the Civic Auditorium box office, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday from noon through game time and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may be purchased by calling 422-1212 or at Ticketmaster.com.

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